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[awaz]

HockeyBuzz.com - Bill Meltzer - Meltzer's Musings: Take Milbury's Mason Critique with a Fistful of Salt

lol, Meltzer roasted Milbury yesterday.

 

[lasgop8]

I find it difficult to believe that our penalty kill would've been significantly worse this season without Umberger. Opposing teams scored on us 23.1% of the time on their power plays (with Umberger for 67 games). Only two opposing Nhl teams scored at a higher percentage. So, we were absolutely terrible...with him.

Maybe this is crazy talk, but you'd think our penalty killing would be better than 29th when they are facing one of the best power plays in the Nhl during practice.

Either way, this just goes back to our apparent trend of shipping away scoring left wingers when one of the most gaping holes in our roster is exactly that (Yes, I'm still bitter about trading JvR for L. Schenn.)

JVR a solid -32 this season and 0 for 2 at making the playoffs since his trade to the Leafs. He doesn't bring anything else to a team other than put up points and only had 55 this season. Yes we could've traded him for a better player than Schenn is turning out to be but he would not have made any difference to this team being a Stanley cup contender.

 

[awaz]

JVR a solid -32 this season and 0 for 2 at making the playoffs since his trade to the Leafs. He doesn't bring anything else to a team other than put up points and only had 55 this season. Yes we could've traded him for a better player than Schenn is turning out to be but he would not have made any difference to this team being a Stanley cup contender.

yoooo.. that's really bad.

ha, as I thought after reading that, just about worst in the league. that bozak, kessel, jvr line needs to be rethought I think. 3 of the bottom 4. only nail yakupov is worse.

 

[lasgop8]

He's actually 1 for 3(made the playoffs in the shortened season)[/QUOT

He's actually 1 for 3(made the playoffs in the shortened season)

Even worse that since he has joined the team he has brought them to a rapid decline.

 

[Cobiemonster]

Even worse that since he has joined the team he has brought them to a rapid decline.

WTF? It's JVR's fault that the Leafs have gotten worse? Do you see their defense? Do you see their lack of depth past their top 3-4 players? That has nothing to do with JVR - he has gotten way better since joining the Leafs

 

[chy1127]

Just read an article that made me smile. The Pens traded their 1st for David Perron. Perrons line is 40 gp -12-10-22 -8. They did not lottery protect the pick. Imagine if the Pens don't make the Playoffs and they win the McDavid lottery. Edmonton will say thanks for McDavid.

 

[lasgop8]

WTF? It's JVR's fault that the Leafs have gotten worse? Do you see their defense? Do you see their lack of depth past their top 3-4 players? That has nothing to do with JVR - he has gotten way better since joining the Leafs

WTF? It's JVR's fault that the Leafs have gotten worse? Do you see their defense? Do you see their lack of depth past their top 3-4 players? That has nothing to do with JVR - he has gotten way better since joining the Leafs

He's gotten better? What makes you say that the -33 points or all his all star appearances or being tied for 60th in the league in points. He was a number 2 pick if that is what you get from that slot that is a bust.

 

[Maverick426h]

Just read an article that made me smile. The Pens traded their 1st for David Perron. Perrons line is 40 gp -12-10-22 -8. They did not lottery protect the pick. Imagine if the Pens don't make the Playoffs and they win the McDavid lottery. Edmonton will say thanks for McDavid.

Our game and the Pitt game were ridiculous tonight. We both blew three goals leads. We win with under 3 seconds left in regulation and they lose in OT. They nearly lost in regulation, which would've been a disaster.

As unlikely as it is since they do own the tiebreaker and cling to a one point lead, the Pens could still miss the playoffs. Ottawa basically needs to win out unless Pittsburgh continues to lose.

Let's hope the Sens beat the Rangers on Thursday or this will about be over.

 

[flyersfan4706]

I'm just giddy watching this Penguins season unfold. Miss the playoffs or early round collapse? I wish they could have both

 

[Maverick426h]

I'm just giddy watching this Penguins season unfold. Miss the playoffs or early round collapse? I wish they could have both

As nice as a one point lead and the tiebreaker with only two to play sounds, I'm confident that they'll need to get a win here to make it in. They have lost 10 of their last 13, so missing the playoffs would be one of the most epic collapses of all-time in my opinion.

If they lose to the Islanders on Friday, you can only imagine how much pressure they'll be under to beat the worst team in the Nhl the following night.

And yes, it's beautiful to watch.

 

[Maverick426h]

I think it's also worth noting that the Rangers just clinched the Presidents' Trophy, so they have zero to play for Thursday against Ottawa. If the Sens win that one and then need us to lay down to pass the Pens, I'm sure we'd be more than happy to accommodate them. Just give us some future considerations.

 

[EVille3]

I got a sick feeling that if the Pens miss the playoffs, they magically end up with the #1 pick...ugh

 

[awaz]

I got a sick feeling that if the Pens miss the playoffs, they magically end up with the #1 pick...ugh

fortunately Edmonton owns their #1 pick and it's not lottery protected

another oddity, though highly unlikely, if the Isles were to lose out, the Bruins, Sens, Pens win out. They would miss the playoffs and the Sabres have their pick, also not lottery protected. So it is technically possible that the Sabres could get McDavid and Eichel. If the Isles were to miss the playoffs and then win the lottery, the Sabres would draft 1st and 2nd.

 

[chy1127]

This could get interesting. The Penguins could easily go 1-1 in last 2. If the Sens beat the Rangers, then they are in if they beat us.

 

[EVille3]

fortunately Edmonton owns their #1 pick and it's not lottery protected

another oddity, though highly unlikely, if the Isles were to lose out, the Bruins, Sens, Pens win out. They would miss the playoffs and the Sabres have their pick, also not lottery protected. So it is technically possible that the Sabres could get McDavid and Eichel. If the Isles were to miss the playoffs and then win the lottery, the Sabres would draft 1st and 2nd.

aaaaahhh, thank you sir

 

[lasgop8]

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HockeyBuzz.com - Bill Meltzer - Meltzer's Musings: Take Milbury's Mason Critique with a Fistful of Salt

lol, Meltzer roasted Milbury yesterday.

Love the fact Meltzer just blasted Milbury. He talks so much and never gets called out I guess this article will remind him how bad of a GM he was.

 

[lasgop8]

This could get interesting. The Penguins could easily go 1-1 in last 2. If the Sens beat the Rangers, then they are in if they beat us.

I would be nice to see the Pens home watching the playoffs courtesy of the Flyers season sweep.

 

[chy1127]

I would be nice to see the Pens home watching the playoffs courtesy of the Flyers season sweep.

And even better if the win the lottery and Edmonton picks McDavid.

 

[Maverick426h]

And even better if the win the lottery and Edmonton picks McDavid.

True, but the odds of that are extremely slim...lol

I believe the Oilers would have at best a 2% chance of winning the draft lottery with that pick.

 

[JBM73]

Mike Richards since being recalled: 5gp, 0 pts, -4.